Seasonal Allergies are the worst
If you have been dealing with fatigue, stuffy nose, runny nose, headaches, itchy eyes, brain fog, and sore throat that gets worse when you are outside, you might have seasonal allergies. (I’m not a doctor and this isn’t medical advice). If your allergies are triggered by pollen, spring can be a rough time of year…
Herbs that Support ADD/ADHD
I’m pretty sure everyone has experienced a day or two where their brain feels muddled and they struggle to concentrate. Maybe you have had a hard time organizing tasks and information? Maybe you have struggled with remembering details or even remembering where you put your keys? Sound familiar? If this is something that you struggle…
Herbal First Aid for the coming Apocalypse
Skin is the largest organ in your body. It protects you from infection and functions as your armor against a host of microbes that are trying to invade your body. Normally it does this job quite well, but anything that compromises the integrity of your skin can be a potential source of disease or infection.…
Herbal Classes Update!
Hello Friends! In the past I have hosted my herbal classes at my house but now I’ve come up with a way that you can host them at yours! We can do these either online or at a physical location of your choosing in Middle TN. The great thing is that you can get your…
Why You Need Homemade Mead
I have been obsessed with homemade mead lately and so far I’ve made 3 different recipes ranging from very basic (only 3 ingredients!), to pretty complex. There’s so much room to explore but before I get into the how, I’d like to start with the what, the why and the how. What is Mead? Mead…
Probiotic Sodas for Gut Health
Sometimes it’s hard to make those big changes to support your health. Gross health food, sweaty exercise, fistfulls of suppliments – no one likes that and normally if it isn’t easy to do and pleasant it’s human nature to give up after awhile so lets make something tasty!!! If you have tried Kombucha, Apple Cider…
Why you should try White Pine needle Tea
About a week ago my husband had to get the Cvd vax for work and he had some pretty intense reactions. As it turns out, if you already had a pretty significant case of Cvd and then get the vaccine – your body is primed to fight harder. In order to help him through his…
Herbal Mocktails aka Digestive Bitters: 5 herbs to support Digestion.
Did you know that as we age our stomach acid levels decrease? Did you know that stress is a huge factor in how our bodies process the food we eat? If you have ever dealt with reflux, bloating, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, diarrhea … you know that stomach issues can ruin your day and most…
Herbal First Aid Kit
A couple of weeks ago I put together an herbal first aid kit for my backpacking trip with my daughters. I was excited to grab things I had already made and realize that with the exception of band-aids I had made every item in the kit myself! Here is a rundown of what was in…
What the Heck is Queen of Hungary Water?
Origins: The exact date of the invention of Hungary water is lost to history, though some sources say it dates to 1370 or the late 14th century According to legend, it was formulated at the command of the Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. Some sources say that a hermit or monk-recluse first gave it to the Queen of…
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